Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism Quiz

What is imperialism?

• Building an empire by controlling other countries

• Avoiding involvement with other nations

• Helping weaker countries become independent

• Giving up colonies to save money

Who were the Anti-Imperialists?

• People who supported building an empire

• People who opposed the U.S. taking over other countries

• U.S. soldiers in the Philippines

• Leaders of other countries

What was a moral argument against imperialism?

• It cost too much money

• It went against the idea of liberty for all

• It made trade harder for the U.S.

• It required more soldiers

Why did some southern politicians oppose imperialism?

• They didn’t want more people of different races in the U.S.

• They wanted to focus on trade with Europe

• They thought it would weaken the U.S. military

• They feared losing the Panama Canal

What was the economic argument against imperialism?

• It required higher taxes and military spending

• It stopped businesses from growing

• It hurt relationships with other countries

• It reduced wages for workers in the U.S.

What did supporters of imperialism believe?

• It gave the U.S. access to new markets and resources

• It weakened the U.S. economy

• It kept the U.S. out of world conflicts

• It allowed the U.S. to give up colonies

What did the Anti-Imperialists think imperialism threatened?

• Democracy and freedom in the U.S.

• The strength of the U.S. military

• Trade relationships with Europe

• The safety of American businesses

What did the Teller Amendment promise?

• The U.S. would not take over Cuba

• The U.S. would build the Panama Canal

• The U.S. would leave the Philippines

• The U.S. would annex Hawaii

Why did some Americans connect imperialism to the 'frontier'?

• They saw it as a new way for Americans to explore and grow

• They wanted to avoid expanding into other lands

• They believed it would stop immigration

• They thought it would end all conflicts

What did youth programs like the Boy Scouts reflect?

• Support for the idea of expansion and adventure

• Opposition to U.S. military involvement

• A focus on building stronger colonies

• Interest in limiting U.S. trade